WORKPLACE HARASSMENT SEMINARJune 02, 2011 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; FL2-1001 Facilitator: Chuck PassagliaOverview of the rights of employees to be free from all forms of unlawful harassment in the workplace. Particular emphasis on legal implications and UCAR policies in the areas of sexual harassment, intimidation, bullying, workplace respect, conduct in the workplace, preventing and reporting any form of workplace harassment. Mandatory for all employees.

NCAR PROPOSAL PROCESS: Guidelines & Resources for NCAR Administrators & PI’s June 08, 2011 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; FL2-1001 Facilitator: Valerie KochAre responsible for developing, submitting, managing, tracking or reporting large or small NCAR proposals? If so, here is a valuable resource for you! In this session participants will review the NCAR proposal process; what are the expected roles and responsibilities around the proposal process; learn what important regulatory proposal guidelines must be followed, how to locate them and possible impacts if missed; how to locate valuable resources and helpful contacts to assist you. This session can also be brought to your project team or group for more in depth discussions.

CPR CERTIFICATION (MERT & Field Campaign Staff Only) June 09, 2011 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; FL2-1003 Facilitator: Mike GrosshansReview and practice basic CPR techniques and first aid skills and how to use them in real life emergency situations. UCAR’s MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team) members will also learn how to work on a team that provides emergency care until 911 Emergency Medical Services arrive. Certification is a full day course, Re-certification is a ½ day course.

HOT OPERATIONS June 28, 2011 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; FL2-1002 Facilitator: Milenda PowersLearn to keep from burning down the shop and avoid having "arsonist" on your permanent record. Hot operations refer to work that involves open flames, torches and welding. The Safety policy and permit requirements for this work will be reviewed during this brief class.

HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS June 28, 2011 9:00 am – 10:30 am; FL2-1002 Facilitator: Milenda PowersEmployees have the right to know about hazardous materials and how to protect themselves. Learn about the hazards of chemicals and how to use labels and Material Safety Data Sheets to protect against those hazards. Attending this class fulfills training requirements specified by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT June 28, 2011 1:30 pm-2:30 pm; FL2-1002 Facilitator: Milenda PowersAvoid electrocution of yourself and others by learning how to deactivate energy systems. Recognize dangers and hazards of stored energies. Control hazards by disconnecting and blocking the energy path and perform a lock out/ tag out operation. An audit of lock-out/tag-out skills is conducted yearly

Confined Space June 28, 2011 10:30 am – 11:30 am; FL2-1002 Facilitator: Milenda PowersThe number one goal of working in a confined space is to get out safely! If you ever need to enter confined spaces, like a tank, pit or manhole, this course is for you. Discussions cover hazards that claim lives of workers around the country each year, as well as how following the UCAR confined space policy will prevent that from happening to us.